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- ↑ "Breaking: Explosion Rocks Ijegun Community In Lagos". 4 July 2019.
- ↑ Rapheal (2022-09-12). "Lagos schools shine at Mike Okonkwo national essay competition". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
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